Acute myocardial infarction and renal failure following naphtha ingestion.
J Emerg Med
; 21(3): 243-7, 2001 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11604278
ABSTRACT
We present a case of a non-Q wave myocardial infarction and acute renal failure following an ingestion of naphtha, a petroleum distillate composed primarily of hydrocarbons. The patient's renal, metabolic, and cardiac status improved over several days with aggressive volume replacement and bicarbonate therapy. Acute cardiotoxic effects of hydrocarbon exposure generally manifest as dysrhythmias, secondary to myocardial sensitization to circulating catecholamines, or, possibly, coronary vasospasm. Ischemia from associated hypotension or direct myocardial toxicity are other potential causes of naphtha-related cardiac injury.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Alkanes
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Renal Insufficiency
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Myocardial Infarction
Limits:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Emerg Med
Journal subject:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States